In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia embrace the festive cheer of mid-December with celebrations like Christmas Card Day, Gingerbread House Day, and Ugly Sweater Day. They share sweet memories of Saint Lucia Day traditions, a fun trivia question about ginger usage during the holiday season, and some holiday-themed jokes. The episode also dives into historical moments like the premiere of A Charlie Brown Christmas and the founding of the first YMCA in North America. It wraps up with a heartfelt reading of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, The Little M ..read more

In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia kick off December with fun celebrations like National Peppermint Bark Day, Mitten Tree Day, and Candle Day. They chat about St. Nicholas Day traditions, fun mitten trivia, and historical moments like the attack on Pearl Harbor. The episode features birthday shoutouts, ninja-themed jokes, and a reading of Christopher Pearse Cranch’s poem December. It’s a cheerful start to the holiday season filled with history and seasonal fun! Links and Resources The Wonder Kids Club - bonus audio and printables for each show Support the show wi ..read more

In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia celebrate the final week of November with highlights like National Play Day with Dad, Turtle Adoption Day, and, of course, Thanksgiving! They share their favorite traditions, from watching the dog show to adding marshmallows back to the sweet potato casserole. Listeners will enjoy historical tidbits, including the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the founding of the NHL. There’s also trivia about the pilgrims, turkey-themed jokes, and a beautiful poem, Thanksgiving by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, to wrap up the episode. It’s ..read more

In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia celebrate the third week of November with unique days like Make Homemade Bread Day, Apple Cider Day, and National Cranberry Relish Day. They dive into fun discussions about Thanksgiving favorites, including Pam’s journey from canned to homemade cranberry sauce! The episode features historical highlights like the Gettysburg Address and New Jersey’s ratification of the Bill of Rights. There’s a trivia question about Puerto Rico’s geography, a roundup of November birthdays, some Thanksgiving-themed jokes, and a lovely poem, Grace fo ..read more

In this Wonder World episode, Pam and Olivia explore the first week of November with fun days like National Easy Bake Oven Day, Election Day, and World Tsunami Awareness Day. Pam shares memories of her Easy Bake Oven, and Olivia talks about her first voting experience. Listeners will enjoy historical highlights like the invention of the automobile, The Incredibles release, and John F. Kennedy’s election. The episode wraps up with a chocolate trivia question, birthday shoutouts, the word "appreciative," and a reading of Edward Thomas’s poem November. It’s a cozy mix of memories ..read more

In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia explore the last week of October, celebrating fun days like National Chocolate Day, Treat Your Pet Day, and National Caramel Apple Day. They also share interesting historical moments, including the Boston Red Sox’s historic 2004 World Series win and Nevada’s admission as the 36th US state. Listeners are treated to trivia about Nevada’s most famous metal, a few funny jokes, and the final part of the classic tale The Knapsack, the Hat, and the Horn. The episode wraps up with birthday shoutouts and an invitation for kids to share th ..read more

In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia invite listeners to enjoy the excitement of mid-October. They discuss events like National Handwashing Day, Global Cat Day, and National Pasta Day. There's a playful exchange about pasta bringing people together and a trivia segment that focuses on surprising facts about cats. Pam also takes us on a little trip down memory lane with the story of the first Blockbuster Video store and the release of The Return of the King. The word of the week is "wistful," and Pam shares its meaning with examples to help kids incorporate it into t ..read more

In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia highlight the fun observances of the second week of October. They chat about International Day of Peaceful Communication, Curious Events Day, and even National Cake Decorating Day. There's a fun discussion about eggs, different shell colors, and a trivia question that might surprise you! Pam and Olivia also share some fascinating historical moments, like the formation of the U.S. Navy and the construction of the White House. The word of the week is "exorbitant," and they encourage listeners to use it throughout the week. Finally, Pam ..read more

Welcome back to the Wonder World Podcast! Pam and Olivia here! Come along as we to travel through the last days of July and into the start of August. This episode is packed with fun holidays and historical gems that will keep the whole family entertained. This week we celebrate World Paperback Book Day, Harry Potter Day, and National Raspberry Cake Day – yum! As we move into August, we've got Homemade Pie Day, National Coloring Book Day, and even National Water Balloon Day – sounds like a blast! Don't miss this week's magical Roman myth about twin brothers Romulus and Remus – a story of advent ..read more

In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia celebrate the start of October with fun days like National Love People Day, Ancestors Day, and Mad Hatter Day. They share interesting historical facts, like the first printing of the English Bible and the adoption of the Gregorian calendar. There's also a fun trivia question about why grocers mist produce, and of course, plenty of jokes to keep everyone laughing. The episode concludes with the final part of the classic tale, The Emperor’s New Clothes, where we learn a valuable lesson about truth and honesty. It’s a mix of history ..read more